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By Michael DeRosa
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The Atlanta Braves are entering this offseason with some roster needs that they should be looking to address.
One of the Braves' most obvious needs is starting pitching help. It would be significant for them if they landed another star pitcher for the top half of their starting rotation.
Because of this, they are now being urged to sign one of this year's top free agent pitchers.
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In a recent article for ESPN, Jeff Passan urged the Braves to sign star pitcher Sonny Gray in free agency this offseason.
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"But in a division primed to be loaded with good arms, Atlanta needs to keep up. That might mean right-hander Tyler Mahle, who served as a worthy complement to ace Chris Sale down the stretch. But this isn't about the moves the Braves are willing to make. It's about what would be ideal. And in this case, as good as Mahle was, there's another righty whose fastball sits in the low 90s and still finds ways to keep runs off the board. Sign right-handed starter Sonny Gray," Passan wrote.
Seeing the Braves being called on to sign Gray is not difficult to understand. It is clear that they could use another star pitcher, and bringing in Gray would provide them with just that.
Gray showed during the 2026 season with the Boston Red Sox that he can still be a major difference-maker at this stage in his career. In 29 games with the AL East club this campaign, he posted an 18-5 record, a 2.72 ERA, and 149 strikeouts. If the Braves signed the three-time All-Star and he replicated this form, he would be a huge pickup for them.
It will be interesting to see if the Braves can successfully sign Gray this offseason. When noting that the 37-year-old is one of this year's top free agent pitchers and had a very good 2026 season, there is no question that he is going to generate a lot of interest on the market. Thus, the Braves will have competition in the sweepstakes.
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